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Dennis L Oberer · 05-21-2010, 08:01 PM

I just picked up a Sears Automotive Tester that will work well on the Model A.

It measures and checks the condensor, the volts, the dwell for a 4 cylinder engine, etc..

However...no instruction manual.

Anybody got one of these Sears Testers in their shop that has a manual?

Thanks in advance. I will try to post a pic later of the device.

BTW what is the correct dwell for the A distributor when set properly at the .018-.022" gap?

Dennis L Oberer
Green Bay WI

Mitch//pa · 05-21-2010, 08:28 PM

the best way to get your proper dwell reading is to set your point gap properly then check the dwell. that would be your dwell reading. model A distributor cam lobes are not always equal with sometimes uneven lobe height so using a dwell meter is'nt always the best way on these motors.

Curt Campbell · 05-21-2010, 08:39 PM

Hi Dennis....I have an older Sears Auto tester....a large box like unit. Its stashed away in my shop someplace. I think I had the manual for it. What model is yours? I would be happy to copy you a manual if its the same one.

Curt

Curt Campbell · 05-21-2010, 08:41 PM

Duh.....model number in your post! Been a long day I guess

Tom Wesenberg · 05-21-2010, 09:31 PM

I tested a good used A cam and with .020" gap it has 27* dwell
I tested a new repro B cam and with .020" gap it has 40* dwell

Marco Tahtaras · 05-21-2010, 09:52 PM

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I have an old Sears unit I stashed away that I purchased new when I was a kid but don't recall where the manual is. As I recall it's pretty self explanatory. Mine is 12v so to use it on an "A" I park my modern vehicle next to me and use it for the power source for both it and my timing light. The only time I use it is to check advance curves, using the tach on the unit for my engine speeds.

As noted, set your points including a check on all four lobes and then use your tester to log the results. I would expect 33 degrees +/- but you won't know until you check it.

05-21-2010, 08:01 PM	#1
Dennis L Oberer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 179	Sears Engine Tester 2110 I just picked up a Sears Automotive Tester that will work well on the Model A. It measures and checks the condensor, the volts, the dwell for a 4 cylinder engine, etc.. However...no instruction manual. Anybody got one of these Sears Testers in their shop that has a manual? Thanks in advance. I will try to post a pic later of the device. BTW what is the correct dwell for the A distributor when set properly at the .018-.022" gap? Dennis L Oberer Green Bay WI

05-21-2010, 08:28 PM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Sears Engine Tester 2110 the best way to get your proper dwell reading is to set your point gap properly then check the dwell. that would be your dwell reading. model A distributor cam lobes are not always equal with sometimes uneven lobe height so using a dwell meter is'nt always the best way on these motors. Last edited by Mitch//pa; 05-21-2010 at 08:44 PM.

05-21-2010, 08:39 PM	#3
Curt Campbell Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottumwa, IA Posts: 308	Re: Sears Engine Tester 2110 Hi Dennis....I have an older Sears Auto tester....a large box like unit. Its stashed away in my shop someplace. I think I had the manual for it. What model is yours? I would be happy to copy you a manual if its the same one. Curt

05-21-2010, 08:41 PM	#4
Curt Campbell Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottumwa, IA Posts: 308	Re: Sears Engine Tester 2110 Duh.....model number in your post! Been a long day I guess

05-21-2010, 09:31 PM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Sears Engine Tester 2110 I tested a good used A cam and with .020" gap it has 27* dwell I tested a new repro B cam and with .020" gap it has 40* dwell

05-21-2010, 09:52 PM	#6
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: Sears Engine Tester 2110 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have an old Sears unit I stashed away that I purchased new when I was a kid but don't recall where the manual is. As I recall it's pretty self explanatory. Mine is 12v so to use it on an "A" I park my modern vehicle next to me and use it for the power source for both it and my timing light. The only time I use it is to check advance curves, using the tach on the unit for my engine speeds. As noted, set your points including a check on all four lobes and then use your tester to log the results. I would expect 33 degrees +/- but you won't know until you check it. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/